Perhaps we have not paid much attention to the
reality that we will likely have to plan a loved one's funeral someday. The
rites of the Catholic funeral liturgy are important to be familiar with,
especially because they express our beliefs about death and eternal life, our
hope of the resurrection of the body, our charity for the deceased, especially
in our prayers for him or her, and much more. Learn more about these rites and
get prepared for the decisions that will need to be made when planning a Catholic
funeral.